How to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon by bus and ferry?

Port Ellen to Dunoon map

From Port Ellen to Dunoon by bus and ferry

To get from Port Ellen to Dunoon in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the CM9 ferry from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen station to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 926 bus and finally take the 486 bus from Front Street, Inveraray station to Ferry Terminal, Dunoon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 44 min.

344min
Ferry - CM9CM9
Bus - 926926
Bus - 486486
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Port Ellen
  • 2
    Ferry - CM9CM9
    Wait for ferry
    CM9
    Kennacraig
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 9300KEN
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 60709596
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front Street, Inveraray
    ID 60709399
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front Street, Inveraray
    ID 60709398
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Dunoon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
    ID 60709109
    71 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dunoon
    Walk to
    Dunoon
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Port Ellen to Dunoon

The distance between Port Ellen, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland is approximately 176.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 344 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Port Ellen to Dunoon by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Port Ellen

Port Ellen is located at Port Ellen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Charlotte Street, Port Ellen.

Bus stations close to Port Ellen:

  • Charlotte Street, Port Ellen
  • Baptist Church, Port Ellen
  • Antrim View, Port Ellen

Public transport stations close to Dunoon, Scotland

Dunoon is located at Dunoon, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Moir Street, Dunoon.

Bus stations close to Dunoon:

  • Moir Street, Dunoon
  • Roberts Terrace, Dunoon
  • Castle Gardens, Dunoon

Ferry stations close to Dunoon:

  • Gourock Mcinroy's Point Ferry Terminal, Levan
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
  • Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay

Related Routes

Port Ellen to Dunoon map

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon?

    The fastest way takes 344 minutes, using Bus line CM9, Bus line 926, Bus line 486.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Port Ellen and Dunoon in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 44 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Port Ellen to Dunoon in Scotland?

    The CM9 ferry line goes from Kennacraig station near Port Ellen to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig station near Dunoon in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Port Ellen to Dunoon in Scotland by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Port Ellen and Dunoon in Scotland by ferry and bus is about 5 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Port Ellen to get to Dunoon in Scotland?

    Get on the CM9 ferry from the Kennacraig station near Port Ellen in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Port Ellen and Dunoon in Scotland?

    Get off the ferry at the Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig stop, which is closest to Dunoon in Scotland.

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